Anthony Rizzo has been a key player for the New York Yankees since joining the team in 2021, and he has expressed a strong desire to remain with the club for the foreseeable future.
Rizzo recently received a warm welcome back to Wrigley Field when the Yankees faced his former team, the Chicago Cubs, on Saturday. According to MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch on X, Rizzo revealed before the game which team he wants to retire with. Yankees fans can rest easy knowing that he wants to finish his career with the Bronx Bombers (via Michael Sakuraba of New York Yankees on SI).
“I really hope to retire as a Yankee,” Rizzo said.
Yankees: Anthony Rizzo has clung to his customary play as his career winds down
At 35 years old, Rizzo is approaching the twilight of his distinguished career. While the three-time All-Star remains a key part of the Yankees’ lineup, his performance has declined in 2024, moving away from the high level of play that earned him accolades in previous years. His most recent award was his fourth and final Gold Glove, which he won in 2020 before joining the Yankees.
The Florida native has not received an All-Star or Silver Slugger award since 2016. In 2024, Rizzo has contributed eight home runs in 76 games, with a .222/.285/.338 batting line and a negative WAR of -0.5. Despite these struggles at the plate, he has excelled defensively at first base, boasting a 99.5 percent fielding percentage with 490 putouts, 67 assists, and just three errors.
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